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Fostering lifelong learning through progressive education and inquiry.
Established in 1896 by educational pioneer John Dewey, the University of Chicago Laboratory Schools—fondly known as UCLS—is a private N–12 day school deeply rooted in the progressive education movement. Situated in Chicago, Illinois, UCLS offers a unique educational experience from Nursery through 12th grade, fostering an environment where intellectual curiosity and critical thinking are paramount. As an affiliate of the prestigious University of Chicago, the school benefits from a rich academic tradition and a commitment to rigorous inquiry, inspiring students to explore and question the world around them. The preschool program at UCLS is designed to nurture young learners, laying a strong foundation for future academic success and personal growth. It emphasizes hands-on learning, creative expression, and social-emotional development, encouraging children to discover their interests and build essential skills in a supportive, play-based setting. The curriculum is thoughtfully crafted to align with the school's overarching philosophy, preparing students for a seamless transition into higher grades while instilling a lifelong love of learning. Families looking for an institution that combines a storied history with forward-thinking pedagogy will find UCLS to be an exceptional choice for their child's early education.
A private N–12 day school in Chicago affiliated with the University of Chicago
Where it sits in the neighborhood
No recent illness reports for this school in the last 90 days.
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Data as of September 6, 2026 (Chicago Data Portal).
No violations recorded
We checked the City of Chicago inspection database on August 28, 2026 and found no inspection records or violations for this school.
What parents should know about illness at University of Chicago Laboratory Schools
This is the community health page for University of Chicago Laboratory Schools, a preschool in Chicago, IL. Parents here log the illnesses their kids actually come home with, so other families can see what is going around before the school sends a notice. Nothing on this page is medical advice or an official school report: it is what the <5 families following University of Chicago Laboratory Schools have shared, plus public food safety and environmental records where they exist.
No parent has logged an illness at University of Chicago Laboratory Schools in the last 14 days. Quiet stretches are normal, especially outside the winter respiratory season, and they can also mean no one at this school has started logging yet. Being the first family to log helps every parent who checks this page next week.
On the watchlist this month
- Peak season
Back-to-school season
- Persistent scalp itching
- Tickling feeling in hair
- Tiny white eggs (nits) near the scalp
- AllergiesVery common
Spring pollen, fall ragweed
- Sneezing fits
- Itchy or watery eyes
- Clear runny nose
- Very common
Back-to-school spike
- Red or pink eye whites
- Itchy or gritty feeling
- Watery or yellow discharge
- Common
Year-round, worse in cool months
- Runny or stuffy nose
- Sneezing and mild cough
- Scratchy throat
Good to knowWhat spreads fastest in a room of little kids
Infants and toddlers at University of Chicago Laboratory Schools share toys, tables, and naptime space, and they are still learning to cover coughs. That combination means illness moves through a room in days rather than weeks, and the first sign is often a change in appetite or sleep rather than a fever.
- Hand, foot, and mouth disease and stomach bugs spread through shared toys and diapering areas
- RSV and croup hit hardest under age two, and breathing changes matter more than temperature
- Pinkeye and impetigo travel on hands, towels, and nap mats
- A child can be contagious a day or two before any symptom shows up
Back to schoolWhen can my child go back to University of Chicago Laboratory Schools?
Every school sets its own sick policy, so check yours first. These are the rules of thumb most schools and daycares follow:
- Fever-free for a full 24 hours without fever medicine before returning
- No vomiting or diarrhea for 24 hours, and eating normally again
- On antibiotics for at least 12 to 24 hours for strep throat or impetigo
- Eye discharge cleared, or cleared by your pediatrician, for pinkeye
- Well enough to take part in a normal school day, not just well enough to sit through it
Around hereHow illness travels between nearby schools
University of Chicago Laboratory Schools is one of many preschools in Chicago tracked on Ickly. September activity around Chicago tends to follow the seasonal pattern above, and illness rarely stops at one campus: siblings, sports, and playdates carry it between nearby schools across ZIP 60637 within a week or two. Checking neighboring schools alongside this one gives you a fuller picture than any single page can.
Ickly is a parent-reported community signal, not a medical service or an official school record. Always talk to your pediatrician about your own child's symptoms.
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Common questions
What is going around at University of Chicago Laboratory Schools?
No sickness has been logged at University of Chicago Laboratory Schools in the last 14 days. That usually means things are quiet right now, and you will see new logs here as soon as families share them.
How does Ickly know what is spreading at University of Chicago Laboratory Schools?
Everything on this page comes from parents. Families log a symptom or a confirmed diagnosis for their child, and Ickly groups those logs by preschool and by week so you can see patterns without anyone's name attached. Logs are always anonymous to other parents.
Can I get notified when illness spreads at University of Chicago Laboratory Schools?
Yes. Follow University of Chicago Laboratory Schools with a free Ickly account and you will get a heads up when parents start logging something new, plus a weekly summary of what is going around.
How do I log a sick day for my child at University of Chicago Laboratory Schools?
Tap "How's everyone feeling?" anywhere on Ickly and answer a couple of quick questions. It takes under a minute, stays anonymous, and it is what makes this page useful for every other family at University of Chicago Laboratory Schools.
Is University of Chicago Laboratory Schools in Chicago, IL?
Yes. University of Chicago Laboratory Schools is a preschool in Chicago, IL. You can also see what is going around at nearby schools and daycares in the same neighborhood on Ickly.
How active is the parent community at University of Chicago Laboratory Schools?
1 family follows University of Chicago Laboratory Schools on Ickly. The more parents who log, the earlier everyone sees something spreading.
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